Newcastle United defender Sven Botman sidelined for 2 months: Details
What's the story
Newcastle United's centre-back Sven Botman is set to miss around eight weeks due to a knee injury.
The 25-year-old Netherlands international had returned in January after a 10-month absence due to an anterior cruciate ligament tear in March 2024.
However, he has now injured his other knee and will need to undergo surgery.
This comes as a huge blow for the Magpies ahead of a crucial Carabao Cup final and their push in the Premier League.
Manager's statement
Howe reveals Botman's injury details
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe gave an update on Botman's condition.
He said that the defender was close to full fitness ahead of the Brighton game on March 2 but felt discomfort in his knee the day before.
Howe confirmed that Botman has been feeling similar discomfort this week and will need a small operation to clear out some fluid from his knee.
Team updates
Botman joins other injured players
Botman will be missing for about two months, joining Lewis Hall and Anthony Gordon on the unavailable players' list.
Hall is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury, while Gordon was sent off in Newcastle's FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Brighton last weekend.
He will be missing the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on March 16.
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Eddie Howe on Sven Botman:
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) March 7, 2025
"Sven, we have been trying to get him back to full fitness, he was very close to the Brighton game but the day before he felt something again in his knee. This week he has had the same discomfort so it looks like he will have to have an operation.
He… pic.twitter.com/BmZp8KYHYU
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Botman's numbers at Newcastle
Botman has made 56 Premier League appearances to date for Newcastle. He has scored twice and made two assists. Botman has kept 15 clean sheets. In 2024/25, Botman played three Premier League matches, keeping one clean sheet. Overall, he has 71 appearances for the club in all competitions.
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Newcastle are 6th in the Premier League 2024/25 season
Newcastle are pushing for top 4 in the Premier League 2024/25 season. They are 6th and are four points behind 3rd-placed Nottingham Forest. The Magpies own 44 points from 27 matches.